A few days ago Twitch released two blog posts detailing changes they were going to be making to the storage and moderation of VODs in their system. The storage was to be limited in time and the moderation that much harsher on third-party music (and oddly in-game music according to the original post).
A recent AMA with Twitch's CEO had him admitting that maybe there should have been a little more warning before these two practices were implemented on the streaming site, as well as clarifying that in-game music should NOT be subject to the new third-party rules (as long as it wasn't something like the radio from GTA or Saints Row at least). Now, a new post has gone up detailing that feedback has made a difference.
The post says that the limit on highlights, previously to be restricted to just two hours, will be lifted. Highlights can once again be of any length, much to the relief of the speedrun livestreaming community on Twitch. The other change will be welcomed by all though: a simple method to appeal any strikes the new Audio Recognition system might put against you that you think are unfair or wrong.
"We’re deploying an “appeal” button for VODs that have been flagged... by the new Audio Recognition system. We recognize that the system is not yet perfect. We want to make this system as fair and unobtrusive as possible, and we greatly appreciate your help." wrote Matthew DiPietro, VP of Marketing & Communication.
The post also says we can expect more changes, more clarity and generally more improvements to the new updates to Twitch in the coming weeks. Sounds promising.
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